Drummerworld social event?

cwignall · #1 02-19-2007, 05:38 PM

just had thoughts and the idea of a massive meet up!

as many members as possible under one roof with their kits set up!

i know a wild idea that would never happen - but the images of a drum conference for everyday drummer world members would be pretty awesome -

ooh and the possibility of all playing one peice of music - like all given the same music sheet! woah the sound of that!

anyway just a daydream i had during this last half hour at work!!!

drummerchick435 · #2 02-19-2007, 05:47 PM

I've thought about that kind of thing too. That would be awesome but Bernhard has too much stuff on his plate just running the DW we have now so I just stick to daydreams.
Anyways If we do somehow have a DW social event I'll bring some "Southern style" cookies and brownies!

Bernhard · #3 02-19-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by drummerchick435

.... but Bernhard has too much stuff on his plate just running the DW we have now so I just stick to daydreams.
Anyways If we do somehow have a DW social event I'll bring some "Southern style" cookies and brownies!

No no - i have time enough. I think on a place in the Swiss Alps.

Brownies: yes....!!!!!

Bernhard

georgeman · #4 02-19-2007, 06:00 PM

That would be awsome...i would come...but i can only dream because even if there was i wouldn't be able go intill i am 18...darn...it would be cool...-george

sloppyn9ne · #5 02-19-2007, 06:05 PM

every one with there kits set up and alot of the active members attending to this...

i think people would hear us from miles away lol.

remnantdrummer · #6 02-19-2007, 06:07 PM

If this were to become a reality we would need to be the only people within a 10 mile radius...

gmrakich · #7 02-19-2007, 07:05 PM

The Matterhornblick in Zermatt has several large meeting rooms.

rendezvous_drummer · #8 02-19-2007, 07:22 PM

WHO WANTS TO COME OVER TO VANCOUVER!?

Drummer Karl · #9 02-19-2007, 07:38 PM

That would be incredible, would even come over to Vancouver if I had flight tickets and holiday...I think my father would come with me. Would be definitly great. Such a meeting, get to know many great members...woooow...

Karl

rendezvous_drummer · #10 02-19-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Drummer Karl

That would be incredible, would even come over to Vancouver if I had flight tickets and holiday...I think my father would come with me. Would be definitly great. Such a meeting, get to know many great members...woooow...

Karl

On second thought, I'd rather travel to a country in Europe. Germany would be pretty sweet or maybe even Ireland. Vancouver is cool, but why not go somewhere else. I'd go anywhere in the world.

Drummer Karl · #11 02-19-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rendezvous_drummer

On second thought, I'd rather travel to a country in Europe. Germany would be pretty sweet or maybe even Ireland. Vancouver is cool, but why not go somewhere else. I'd go anywhere in the world.

mhh =) Didn`t you say that you come to Germany this march...or so?

Karl

rendezvous_drummer · #12 02-19-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Drummer Karl

mhh =) Didn`t you say that you come to Germany this march...or so?

Karl

I might be coming out in May actually. Few friends of mine and myself are doin a little tour around Europe in May, so if we're down in Germany I'll let you know and we'll play some jazz haha.

tamadrummer132 · #13 02-19-2007, 08:18 PM

chicago anyone?

i think this is an awesome idea, but the amount of drumsets in 1 building would be way too much. and out of country people would have to ship them.. lol

cool but a wee bit unrealistic

and yes, i agree with the no people in a 10 mile radius lol

Drummer Karl · #14 02-19-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rendezvous_drummer

I might be coming out in May actually. Few friends of mine and myself are doin a little tour around Europe in May, so if we're down in Germany I'll let you know and we'll play some jazz haha.

Yeah...lol
Just let me know and I`m sure it won`t be a problem!! man, ameeting with a forum member (you) would be a special thing in my life....you know, talking with you all but never seen in reality, so a meeting would be a pleasure!!

Karl

GRUNTERSDAD · #15 02-19-2007, 08:30 PM

Maybe Karl can hook us up with a few of those large tents they use for OktoberFest down by Muchen. Tents full of drums with Oktoberfest beer flowing. Oom pah, Baby.

radiofriendlyunitshifter · #16 02-19-2007, 08:54 PM

cool idea. but we are a spread out bunch:
http://www.frappr.com/drummerworld

maybe a regional social event would be more realistic?

fat in the middle · #17 02-19-2007, 08:59 PM

to be fair for everyone, i think a central place like my backyard would be the best.
[careful what i wish for]

DogBreath · #18 02-19-2007, 09:48 PM

I ran a complicated series of mathematical formulae using the information provided by the Frappr map, and it turns out that the exact central locus for all DrummerWorld members is in Fat Elvis' garage. By an amazing coincidence he happens to live very close to me, so it will only take me a minute to get there but at the end of the day I can just drive home and not have to worry about cleaning up.

But seriously, as mentioned the things working against us are the international nature of this community (too far apart), and the age of so many of our members (too young [and broke] to travel easily). The closest that we got was last month in Anaheim when about a dozen of us gathered at NAMM, but most of our members cannot gain access to NAMM because they are not in the industry.

So here's my suggestion, if anyone is interested. We make plans to meet outside of a scheduled event like NAMM. Ron Dunnett has a dinner for the members of his forum at a restaurant that's just a block from the convention center, so even people who can't get into the show or who have to work during the day can still meet up with their online friends. If we were to plan something similar to this, anyone who wanted to could come, but that doesn't eliminate the fact that most of us are too young and too far away. It's an idea but I think that the vast majority of us will remain "virtual" friends.

But... anyone who is ever in Las Vegas gets dinner on me. And you can bet that if I ever make it back over to Europe I'll be knocking on a few doors.

Fat Elvis · #19 02-19-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DogBreath

I ran a complicated series of mathematical formulae using the information provided by the Frappr map, and it turns out that the exact central locus for all DrummerWorld members is in Fat Elvis' garage. By an amazing coincidence he happens to live very close to me, so it will only take me a minute to get there but at the end of the day I can just drive home and not have to worry about cleaning up.

(snip)

But... anyone who is ever in Las Vegas gets dinner on me. And you can bet that if I ever make it back over to Europe I'll be knocking on a few doors.

so THATS why i had 19 drummers knocking on my door at 6 AM. Sweet. And i am in agreement with DB -- vegas is the meeting capital of the world... plenty of hotel rooms and plenty of distractions!

I am all about NAMM next year -- a friend of mind swears he can get me a ticket, so I am going for sure!

oh yeah, and dog.... im hungry ;) Should we meet at Morton's on Flamingo?

Drummer Karl · #20 02-19-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by radiofriendlyunitshifter

cool idea. but we are a spread out bunch:
http://www.frappr.com/drummerworld

hey, just joined the map...now you can see in which little town I live (middle of Germany)

cool, thanks mate!

Karl

rendezvous_drummer · #21 02-19-2007, 10:56 PM

NAMM would be the perfect place to meet up indeed. And whoever is in Vancouver, send me a PM alright!!

Tama Player · #22 02-19-2007, 11:35 PM

That would be awesome! But I dont have enough $$$ ...... yet! There would be alot of peole there, I could meet all of you in person. That would be pretty cool, I have always wanted to meet 3 people (from this forum). Finn, Stu and rendezvous. That would be so cool..

Peace
AGR

Drummer Karl · #23 02-19-2007, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tama Player

That would be pretty cool, I have always wanted to meet 3 people (from this forum). Finn, Stu and rendezvous. That would be so cool..

mhhh, good that you mention Stu...where is he? Slowly I begin to worry about him...

Karl

Drums558 · #24 02-19-2007, 11:57 PM

Elvis,

Fire up the grill cause here I come!!!
I like Vegas, it's close to home. Plus it's such a small quiet place, maybe a bunch of drummers could liven the place up a bit.
I can make Easter weekend.

Mike

TopCat · #25 02-20-2007, 12:00 AM

I'd be up for it...even from all the way over in the UK.

Tama Player · #26 02-20-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Drummer Karl

mhhh, good that you mention Stu...where is he? Slowly I begin to worry about him...

Karl

I know, I haven't seen him posting. Maybe he is just sitting back relaxing and just watch the forum, Im not sure. But yes, me too.

Peace
AGR

DogBreath · #27 02-20-2007, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

oh yeah, and dog.... im hungry ;) Should we meet at Morton's on Flamingo?

Man, there are soooo many great places to eat in this town. It's foodie heaven.

PsYcHoTiC.DrUmMeR · #28 02-20-2007, 08:33 AM

Well i can see that it will be hard seeings as everyone lives so far apart..so to make it fair on everyone, we'll all meet at my house in AUSTRALIA..

drozzy · #29 02-20-2007, 09:56 AM

Ok, Psychotic, where do you live, i'll be there on sunday!

Haha!

cwignall · #30 02-20-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by radiofriendlyunitshifter

cool idea. but we are a spread out bunch:

maybe a regional social event would be more realistic?

OOH and we can all have a video link via webcam on HUGE Plasma TVs

well i thought this would get laughed at - seems to be a popular idea.

i think somat could be done along the lines of one meet in each country maybe?

#31 02-20-2007, 10:28 AM

If it's in Vegas count me in..me and the wife have been there 5 times in 7 years and we plan on going again very soon : )

Mr. Pasquini · #32 02-20-2007, 03:57 PM

Party at my house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mapex589 · #33 02-20-2007, 05:59 PM

Count me in. We can have it at my house. Oh wait my wife would kill me, my neighbors would force me out and my basement is too small. Let me know when and where!!!! How much fun would this be?!

Batera945 · #34 02-20-2007, 06:26 PM

hum how about boston! =) although i would drive anywhere in the us or canada i love Road trips! plannin to drive to cali this summer! and i woundt mind visitin germany either!

Shinx · #35 02-20-2007, 07:08 PM

I could definately make it to a Boston one :)

Not likely, but its still cool that we have a forum like this

glynes · #36 02-20-2007, 07:42 PM

My dilemma ... do I drive the car and bring along my new vintage Rogers Mist Blue Kit (and throw in the new Kenny Aronoff snare) ... or plan on borrowing a kit and come with the ol' man on our new motorcycle?
Now, if someone would offer to ship my drums for me, that could solve the problem!

8-)

drummerchick435 · #37 02-20-2007, 08:58 PM

how's about Birmingham Alabama USA or Nashville Tennessee USA? I could do one of those cities.

intooder · #38 02-20-2007, 10:01 PM

I think Chicago would be a good spot for the Midwest folks, at least. It's about a 4-hour drive for me, but I could do a weekend thing if we plan in in advance. Thoughts?

maddrummr · #39 02-20-2007, 10:19 PM

I love the idea for those who are able to attend (finacially & such). If my parents would let my fly alone and take care of myself, for a couple of days, I would so go to Vegas.
Chicago is a great choice speaking that I live 45 min away.

Though something like Florida during wintertime would be fun when its 30 degrees outside for some of us.

timebandit · #40 02-21-2007, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DogBreath

I ran a complicated series of mathematical formulae using the information provided by the Frappr map, and it turns out that the exact central locus for all DrummerWorld members is in Fat Elvis' garage. By an amazing coincidence he happens to live very close to me, so it will only take me a minute to get there but at the end of the day I can just drive home and not have to worry about cleaning up.

But seriously, as mentioned the things working against us are the international nature of this community (too far apart), and the age of so many of our members (too young [and broke] to travel easily). The closest that we got was last month in Anaheim when about a dozen of us gathered at NAMM, but most of our members cannot gain access to NAMM because they are not in the industry.

So here's my suggestion, if anyone is interested. We make plans to meet outside of a scheduled event like NAMM. Ron Dunnett has a dinner for the members of his forum at a restaurant that's just a block from the convention center, so even people who can't get into the show or who have to work during the day can still meet up with their online friends. If we were to plan something similar to this, anyone who wanted to could come, but that doesn't eliminate the fact that most of us are too young and too far away. It's an idea but I think that the vast majority of us will remain "virtual" friends.

But... anyone who is ever in Las Vegas gets dinner on me. And you can bet that if I ever make it back over to Europe I'll be knocking on a few doors.

Man DB, I was in LV mid january, If only I knew dinner was on you, I would of been there in a second! But for you man, and as lucky as i was this time around, it would of been on me..........at the best place on the strip! I come every january, next time, i'll let you know and will hook up for a drink and a good conversation.